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CR Florence Cty	How long can I wait to file charges against someone after an altercation?

PublicRelations FCSO	Wanting 2 Know....if you look about half-way down our homepage, you will see "OffenderWatch". After you click at the appropriate location, follow the directions regarding entering your address to see where registered offenders in your area are located. Thanks for visiting our site

Wanting 2 Know Lake City	I'm probably looking in the wrong places...so...do you have a website or a link where we can look up sex offenders who live near us?

PublicRelations FCSO	Interested....the computer crime statute (16-16-20) is rather lengthy, but I have included some of the language. There are several internet sites where you can view 16-16-20 in its entirety. "It is unlawful for a person to wilfully, knowingly, maliciously, and without authorization or for an unauthorized purpose to: (a) directly or indirectly access or cause to be accessed a computer, computer system, or computer network for the purpose of: (i) devising or executing a scheme or artifice to defraud; (ii) obtaining money, property, or services by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, promises; or (iii) committing any other crime. Thanks for visiting our site.

PublicRelations FCSO	Interested.....generally, criminal conspiracy is defined as "...a combination or meeting of the minds between two or more persons for the purpose of accomplishing an unlawful object or lawful object by unlawful means". Thanks for visiting our site.

PublicRelations FCSO	A.L.P...I would encourage you to call the FCSO or local police department (depending upon where your home is located) and ask that your residence be added to the "property watch" list so that patrolling officers can keep an eye on things. If the individual makes any threats to you or your family, notify law enforcement immedaitely. Thanks for visiting our site.

Interested Florence	Could you give me some examples of the following charges or tell me what they mean? Thanks! CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, COMMON LAW CONSPIRACY DEFINED COMPUTER CRIME ACT, VALUE $1000 OR LESS , THIRD DEGREE

A.L.P. Florence	I am worried that our house is being cased by a neighbor's son who has been arrested for burglary. I found his arrests here. My husband let him in by accident. His initials are A.C. We have called his parent's house to tell him to not come here again. We also called the local police who advised us to call 911 if we see him on our property or staring from the road. I am scared.

PublicRelations FCSO	Ken W....Thank you for your comments. Recent national events have illustrated how dangerous the law enforcement profession can be, so it is very reassuring when citizens respond with positive comments. As for the use of state constables, I can definitely tell you that they are a pool of tremendously qualified and dedicated professionals who render an invaluable service to the FCSO and the community. While I am not sure why state agencies do not utilize constables, our agency is glad to have them. Thanks for visiting our site.

ken w Florence	First let me say I feel that this office is doing a great job!!I was only wondering why state agenceis won't use SC State Constables? They could save tax dollars

PublicRelations FCSO	Unjustice....We post comments that are complimentary and critical of the FCSO alike on this site. It is our intent to post comments that promote a better understanding of the FCSO and our duties and responsibilities in the community. Far from protecting "deadbeat dads", our agency gives priority to the service of family court bench warrants regarding a parent who has failed to pay child support. In fact, if you have seen the Sheriff's Litter Removal crew at work in Florence County, it is usually comprised mostly of individuals who have been arrested by the FCSO pursuant to family court bench warrants. On average the FCSO has between 20-35 inmates serving time at the detention center pursuant to family court bench warrants. I hope this response addresses your concerns, and thanks for visiting our site.

unjustice effingham	WHY won't you post anything that is negative on here? like how you all defend deatbeat dads!!!

PublicRelations FCSO	Joe Henry....Each investigator at the FCSO is vested with the discretion (that is based upon years of experience and training) to conduct an investigation based upon facts and circumstances. Each investigator has their own approach (based on individual training and experience) regarding the handling of a criminal investigation. As any investigator will no doubt tell you, there are at least two sides to every story, and as the investigator was not there when the incident occurred, he or she must arrive at conclusions based upon the facts gathered during the investigation. Regarding the wording of an incident report, a complainant or subject who wishes to dispute any of the information contained in an incident report can do so by way of a "supplemental" that is added to the original incident report. The wording and content of the original incident report, however, will not change. Imagine if every suspect in a criminal investigation who made a confession wanted to change the content in the incident report after the fact. A supplemental to an incident report can be submitted through the Records Division at the FCSO. Hopefully this response answers your questions, and thanks for visiting our site.

Joe Henry Hartsville,SC	Is it customary for an investigator to contact the accused before they contact the complainant. And Actually TRY to get facts straight before they investigate someone. The sheriff report Is worded Wrong and contains misstatements, I have notified the person that gave me the report and she did not seem to have answers on what I could do to get the wording right. Looking for answers!

PublicRelations FCSO	Scranton....Accesssory after the fact to a class A,B,C felony or murder involves the following elements: the felony has been completed; the accused must have knowledge that the principal committed the felony; and, the accused must harbor or assist the principal felon. An example of this would be a good friend shows up at your house and asks you to hide the gun he used in an armed robbery he just committed, or he wants to hide out in your house, and you comply. Class A,B,C felonies are the most serious crimes such as armed robbery, assault and battery with intent to kill, burglary 1st degree, criminal sexual conduct 1st or 2nd degree, to name a few. I hope this answers your question, and thanks for visiting our site.

Question Scranton	What is this charge? "ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO FELONY A, B,C OR MURDER"

marcell florence	thank you for your response..this helps alot!!!i was beginning to think i had lost my mind!! i wasnt aware about the bond issue so now it makes since .just cant believe anyone would go out on a "limb" to get someone out of jail especialy if they stole a car and ran from rehab while on the run shoplifted....wow!!!i am so concerned about the growing number of victims that fall into the hands of the rising number of crack, crank ,whatever drug of choice that turns such wonderful ppl into thiefs and they lose their families and steal and sell all they own for a little hit of it... thank u again i just know from past situations in my own life that you have to reap what you sow and you have to pay for your mistakes as well as learn from them ..

PublicRelations FCSO	Marcell....normally when a person is given a probationary sentence, there are many conditions that apply to probation which usually include refraining from committing additonal crimes. However, the process leading to prison can sometimes be lengthy from the time a person on probation commits a crime to standing in front of a circuit court judge for a probation revocation hearing. Some of the necessary steps include the obtaining of a warrant for violation of probation, an administrative hearing before a probation hearing officer, the issuance of findings of the hearing officer and finally, a probation revocation hearing before a circuit court judge. At all times during the aforementioned process, the probationee is entitled to a bond. If the person you described was arrested for a criminal offense while on probation, he will be "facing the music" very soon in the form of an arrest warrant for probation violation, notice to appear in front of a probation hearing officer and an appearance before a circuit court judge, most of whom take a very dim view of a probationee who willfully violates the terms and conditions of his/her probation by committing more crimes. Hopefully this answers your questions. Thanks for visiting our site.

MARCELL FLORENCE	IM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE CONDITIONS OF INMATES THAT ARE ARRESTED WHILE ONLY BEING OUT FOR 45 DAYS AT THE MOST UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROBATION OFFICE FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS DID DO THE SAME REPEATED CRIME HE WAS ALREADY ON PROBATION FOR AND HE WAS WAITING TRIAL AND JUMPED BOND SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ARRESTED AGAIN WHILE ON PROBATION AND HASNT SERVED BUT 2 MONTHS AND ALREADY OUT AGAIN??HAVE I MISSED SOMETHING ??DID HIS PAPERWORK GET OVERLOOKED ??DID HE PLAY MONOPOLY WHILE IN JAIL AND GET THE "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD"???IM A BUSINESS OWNER AND I KNOW THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE SUFFER WHEN PEOPLE STEAL AND SHOPLIFT AND TAKE WHAT IS NOT THEIRS..IT IS WRONG THAT SUCH A CRIME IS SO EASILY DISMISSED OR OVERLOOKED .I AM CONFUSED AS TO WHAT PROBATION REALLY MEANS HAVE THE LAWS CHANGES AND CAN U PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU ARE ON PROBATION DONT YOU HAVE RULES LIKE NOT GETTING INTO TROUBLE WHILE ON PROBATION?? THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME I JUST COULDNT BELIEVE THIS PERSON WAS LET OUT AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME CRIME ANY INFO YOU PROVIDE WILL BE MOST HELPFUL ...

PublicRelations FCSO	Mrs. Fleming....we will have to agree to disagree on this issue, but thanks for visiting our site.

mrs.fleming florence	i thank you very much for the facts.but its my opinion.the law is the law.even thou i fill that the reason that man is charged is to accomandate the family for their lost. someone has to take the blame but still its only a opinion.

PublicRelations FCSO	Mrs. Fleming....while I respect your opinion, I could not disagree more. The Richland County deputy initiated blue lights and sirens pursuant to his official capacity in furtherance of his investigation into possible criminal conduct. Had the individuals simply stopped when signaled to do so by the deputy, then a vehicle pursuit and subsequent physical struggle would not have occurred. When the individuals chose to disregard the lights and sirens of the deputy and flee, they became criminally responsible for the likely and forseeable consequences of their actions, up to and including any injury to the arresting officer. Suppose that while fleeing the deputy, the individuals crashed into a car with a family inside....surely you would want them charged accordingly? What if they ran over a child crossing the street while they were fleeing? Keep in mind that but for the actions of the individuals (which include failing to stop for a blue light and resisting arrest) the deputy would still be alive. They could have stopped their vehicle when signaled to do so by the deputy, they chose not to. They could have halted the foot chase when ordered to do so by the deputy, they chose not to. They could have stopped the physical struggle by submitting to the authority of the deputy, they chose not to. In short, they chose a course of action that ultimately led to the death of a deputy who was working to keep the citizens of Richland County safe, and for that, in my opinion, they deserve to be charged. Thank you for visiting our site.

PublicRelations FCSO	Rita....while I do not presume to speak on behalf of the S.C. Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, I can tell you that our agency works with them on a regular basis, and you will not find a more dedicated and professional group of law enforcement individuals. Each agent has a staggering caseload that grows larger with each term of General Sessions court. Most work tirelessly to ensure that every individual on probation or parole is properly supervised. I would encourage you to contact the Florence office of the SC DPPPS and make them aware of any pertinent info you may have regarding criminal activity being committed by someone under their supervision. I believe you will find them to be both responsive and professional.

mrs.fleming florence county	how many of you guys think that young man should not been charge with manslaughter for that officer had a heart attack. i dont think thats fair because if it was one of us they would not throu that much for us the justice system works for who it want to works for !!!!!

rita florence	i want to know how someone who is on probation gets out of jail. he has been in for the same crime several times and never gets for violation of probation.

PublicRelations FCSO	Sister....it is impossible to comment on your brother's situation without knowing more facts. Generally, burglary involves the "unauthorized entry of a dwelling house of another with the intent to commit a crime once inside." An actual "breaking and entering" into a dwelling is not required. The "unauthorized entry" element is often viewed in the context of who has legal authority over the residence. Additionally, the courts have consistently held that the intent to commit trespassing subsequent to the unauthorized entry of a dwelling or building can support a charge of burglary. However, your brother will be afforded due process of law which should end in acquittal if he is innocent.

sister florence	ok my brother got arrested for burgalary but he did not attempt to break in or enter into a home...then again the policemen said that he has trespass but my cousin said it was his home and he could be out there where ever the incident had occured... all i'm saying is that i want answers on why the policmen arrested him on some nonsense!!!!

PublicRelations FCSO	MOMO....to a certain extent, every law enforcement officer is vested with discetion in deciding whether or not to make an arrest after arriving to a call for service. What usually factors into the decision making-process are things such as the existence of any corroborative information, witness accounts, consistency in statements given by complainant and witnesses and the presence of any physical evidence, to name but just a few. As the responding officer is rarely at the scene when the incident that gave rise to the call for service actually occurred, the officer must try to objectively look at the situation and choose the best course of action. It is very diificult to second-guess a responding officer who was in a position to assess the situation firsthand. As to your other concern, incident reports sometimes take a couple of days to complete as they must be typed, reviewed and coded. The FCSO makes very effort to provide incident reports in a timely fashion, particularly to victims. While I regret that your recent experience with the criminal justice system was not a positive one, I would encourage you to call if you encounter further problems with a neighbor. Thanks for visiting our site.

MOMO FLORENCE	LAST WEEK MY NEIGHBOR PULLED OUT A GUN ON ME AND MADE RACIAL REMARKS TO ME AND MY FAMILY.. THE POLICE CAME OUT AND THIS GUY WAS NOT ARRESTED. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY NOT??? AND WHEN I CALLED TO GET MY POLICE REPORT IT WAS NOT READY WHEN IT SAID IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE SO I COULD GET MY WARRANT COMPLETED AND WHEN I ASKED FOR THE NAME OF THE NEIGHBOR (DUE TO THE FACT THAT I DONT KNOW THEM) I WAS DENIED THAT INFORMATION AS WELL..I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW SOMEONE COULD SHOW SUCH VIOLENCE TO SOMEONE AND NOT BE ARRESTED AND HOW COME WHEN YOU TRY TO DO THE RIGHT THING TO MAKE SURE THIS PERSON IS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE..HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS...PLEASE..

PublicRelations FCSO	J'hama.....It often takes the involvement of concerned citizens, like you, to contact the FCSO and provide the necessary information to stop criminal activity. The FCSO Pro-Active Community Enforcement Team (PACE Team) was designed and implemented by Sheriff Boone for that very purpose. The PACE Team has been extremely successful in dealing with criminal activity in neighborhoods and communities throughout Florence County. I urge you to call the FCSO at 665-2121 ext. 391 to initiate the process of making your neighborhood safe. Thanks for visiting our site and for expressing the kind of concern it takes to make your community safe. "All that evil needs to triumph is for good people to stand by and do nothing" ---Edmund Burke

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